Since coming to West Virginia in 1979 from his hometown in Ohio, Andy Nason has been dedicated to using his legal acumen to serve West Virginians. As a staff attorney at Charleston Legal Aid and a dedicated board member since his move to private practice, Andy has proven his commitment to supporting Legal Aid's mission: seeking justice, changing lives.

Though it wasn't planned, husband and wife Amanda Gavin and Dane Henry both found themselves working in LAWV's Martinsburg office. The couple shares a dedication to making a difference, and what better fit than using their legal knowledge to serve their hometown?

When veteran, Richard, needed transportation to a VA facility, a communications mix-up at his local hospital left him with a $45,000 bill he had no hopes of paying. That's when Legal Aid's veteran attorney stepped in.

Sienna's Grandma Agnes took care of her granddaughter and provided a loving home, so why was Sienna missing so much school? Our Lawyer in the School program uncovered the heartbreaking reality for Agnes and Sienna.

Phillip Pham has been preparing for his position as a CEDLAW attorney at Legal Aid of WV his whole life, and it took him quite a while to realize it. Growing up, he worked alongside his parents, creating a family business from the ground up, and now, he uses what he learned to help West Virginia's nonprofits and businesses navigate their legal needs.

West Virginia is seeing non-parent family members care for children more than ever. At our Lawyer in the School Program, our volunteer attorneys help relatives navigate the sticky custody situations that can sometimes arise, and Constance's story is one that shows a dedicated family member working hard to provide a stable home for her great niece.